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    Impact of Divorce on Social Well-Fare of Girl-Child in Ongino Sub-County Kumi District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-11-14) Edith Cecilia Iyogil
    This study investigates the impact of parental divorce on girls in Ongino Sub-County, focusing on emotional well-being, social behavior, academic performance, and support systems. Findings reveal significant emotional challenges, with 18.3% of girls rarely feeling happy and 37.1% showing minimal concern about their future. Socially, 60.0% of respondents perceive their friendships as negatively affected by the divorce, and older girls are notably more sensitive to these changes. Academic performance is also impacted, with 51.4% of girls believing their school performance has deteriorated and 30.3% rating their performance as below average. The study highlights the mixed results in social interactions: 64.0% of girls lack reliable friends, affecting their social support networks, and about 31.4% rarely participate in social activities. Furthermore, only 18.9% of girls consistently spend time with both parents together, pointing to reduced parental engagement. Health-related issues are prevalent, with 47.4% experiencing health problems since the divorce. Statistical analyses reveal significant relationships between age and perceived impact on friendships (Chi-square = 6.871, p = 0.032) and between reliance on friends and perceived impact on social relationships (Chi-square = 10.751, p = 0.001). These results suggest that older girls and those with reliable friends are more sensitive to social disruptions caused by divorce. The impact on academic performance is also statistically significant (Chi-square = 6.050, p = 0.049), with 52% of girls experiencing a decline in performance, and increased absenteeism among those from divorced families (Chi-square = 3.972, p = 0.046). The study underscores the need for targeted support systems. Recommendations include enhancing familial support, implementing emotional and social interventions, establishing academic support programs, and addressing socio-economic challenges. Gender-specific strategies are essential to address internalizing behaviors and support girls through the complexities of parental divorce. These findings highlight the importance of comprehensive and tailored support to mitigate the adverse effects of parental divorce on girls' emotional, social, and academic well-being.